Instagram: Infant vs Convertible Car Seats
Today Enelio explains the great difference between two very different types of car seat: the infant carrier and the convertible car seat. Here, he explains some common misconceptions, while clearing them up to make purchasing the right car seat quick and easy! He shows the differences on two incredible products - the UPPAbaby Mesa and the Nuna Rava!
First, he reviews the infant car seat. Infant car seats are great because of their portability and compatibility. The infant car seat easily attaches to the compatible car seat base and any compatible stroller - and no worries about waking the baby as they sleep!
Convertible car seats are great too, but they stay secured in the car. They can be rear facing and when the baby is old enough, can be moved to front facing. However, the common misconception is that the convertible car seat can be removed from the car and placed in a stroller as well. They are not portable - they are a fixed part of the car when installed. Infant car seat and base are good for any car and can be moved back and forth, but there needs to be one convertible car seat in each car.
The MESA is so intuitive that it maximizes every ease and works hard to minimize error, which allows parents to move forward with confidence and security. The MESA is the only infant car seat that utilizes a tightness indicator and self-retracting latch connectors. This provides fast, accurate, and easy installation that takes the worrying and guesswork out of moving baby safely from point A to point B. An indicator window changes from red to green for visual confirmation the base has been installed correctly every time. This is one contributing factor for MESA’s 5-star rating. The MESA car seat comes with The Auto-retracting LATCH, unlike traditional latch connectors, the MESA’s system tightens easily, ensuring that it minimizes any installation errors. It also included a streamlined, low-profile base with a finished bottom to prevent damage to vehicle seats. The level indicators on both sides of the base and multiple foot positions allow for easy and effective leveling. The MESA’s headrest is reinforced with EPP foam providing added protection for baby. The integrated design keeps an infant’s head stationary during a side impact collision. MESA’s unique no-rethread, five-point harness adjusts with the headrest, eliminating the need to take the harness system apart as baby grows and providing reassurance the harness is installed correctly each time. The MESA also provides an integrated and extendable canopy that provides baby with extra protection outside and conveniently tucks away when not in use. Through its use of Merino wool, the HENRY and JORDAN MESA fashions are the first car seats to pass federal safety standards without the use of fire retardant chemicals. Included with added safety, the Merino wool keeps baby cool on hot days and warm on cool days. The included infant insert and adjustable harness and crotch strap settings create a safer riding position for preemies and small newborns. Perfect for babies 4 pounds and up!
(Pictured: UPPABaby Nuna Mesa in Bryce)
The Nuna Rava Convertible Car Seat includes ten-position recline angle guides that clearly confirm the perfect riding angle. The laid back legroom gives up to 2 inches more leg room rear facing and extra support for forward facing riders. The ventilation panels within the shell and breathable (and washable!) knit fabric create a comfy climate for even the longest of trips. The sturdy all steel frame and reinforced belt path for superior protection and is aircraft certified to travel everywhere and beyond. The RAVA has no added fire retardant chemicals, includes muscle free True tension™ doors ensure an ultra-secure fit without the struggle, and a no rethread 5 point harness. The energy absorbing foam and side impact protection (SIP) pods take side impact security to the next level. The RAVA exceeds American safety standards.
Our RAVA convertible car seat is filled with little extras like laid back legroom, fuss-free adjustments, and our unique simply™ secure installation that makes setup a snap, all while being FR free. The RAVA is available in Verona, granite, frost, caviar, rose, and lake.
(Pictured: nuna RAVA in Frost)
Come into Bambi Baby in Paramus to check out all of the possible car seat options!